The Carolina Latinx Center provides students, faculty and staff the opportunity to explore Latinx cultures, histories and tradition and to use that understanding to work across racial and ethnic communities in North Carolina and the world. For faculty, staff and students who are engaged in research, teaching and/or service related to Latinx communities and issues, the CLC connects them both with one another and with community partners.

Latinx are defined as people of Latin American and/or Iberian heritage living in the United States. Within the Latinx communities, there is great diversity of backgrounds, aspirations and sociopolitical views that adds to the richness of our collective experiences. Latinx are ethno-racially diverse, of African, indigenous, Asian, and European descent; linguistically diverse; and culturally diverse.[1] Additionally, the term “Latinx” is an inclusive term that removes gender identity and allows the individual to designate their gender identity. The terms Latino, Latina/o, and Hispanic are used interchangeably.